Crime & Safety
Looting Suspect Shot In Hayward, Police Say
The looting was taking place at a CVS store at 4 a.m.
HAYWARD, CA — Hayward police shot a looting suspect at a CVS store early Monday morning, according to police. The male suspect was treated at a hospital for minor injuries and released.
Four suspects were arrested at the CVS including the injured person.
Officers responded around 4 a.m. at the CVS store at Harder Road and Mission Boulevard. Police said "officers discharged their service weapon" but did not elaborate on what preceded the shooting.
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No officers were injured.
Widespread looting was reported around the Bay Area on over the weekend and continues Monday.
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The shooting is being investigated by the Police Department and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Detective Purnell at (510) 293-7176.
— Patch editor Bea Karnes and Bay City News contributed to this story
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